Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, NY • 2h ago

Job Title: Advanced EMT Department: Emergency Services Location: Gouverneur Hours Per Week: 40 scheduled weekly hours Schedule: 12 hour shift

SUMMARY:

An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides immediate basic and advanced medical care and transport of patients during emergencies, playing a critical role in stabilizing and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to emergency calls, assess patients' conditions, and determine appropriate medical interventions, coordinating with dispatch as necessary.

Safely transport patients to medical facilities, monitoring their condition and providing necessary care during transit.

Administer CPR, control bleeding, manage airways, and provide other life-saving measures to stabilize patients within Scope of Practice as recognized by NYS.

Utilize essential medical equipment such as, but not limited to, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems.

Work closely with paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care reporting nature of injury as indicated.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient care reports, documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses.

Ensure the cleanliness and readiness of emergency vehicles and medical equipment.

Interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions, including calculating weight and volume ratios.

Lift and move patients, often in challenging environments, such as extreme terrain or temperatures.

Participate in continuous education to stay current with medical protocols and enhance skills.

Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Expanded):

Work in a variety of uncontrolled and potentially hazardous environments (indoor/outdoor, inclement weather, confined spaces).

Maintain physical readiness to assist in lifting/moving patients using stretchers (up to 250 lbs with partner assist), medical equipment, and gear.

Walk, kneel, crawl, and climb over uneven terrain or in emergency conditions.

Transport essential medical equipment (e.g., EKG monitor, ALS/med bags) without assistance.

Remain calm and focused in high-stress, emotionally charged situations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BLS required at hire, if not AHA, must obtain AHA BLS within 3 months of hire

Valid NYS AEMT

Valid Drivers Licenses.

Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) or equivalent

Strong knowledge of medical procedures and emergency care techniques

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$23.00 - $28.50

CITY:

Gouverneur

POSTAL CODE:

13642

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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